649034 Mon Aug 31 16:48:18 -0700 2009 4 37 Australia/New Zealand 0 4994218 I haven't worked in the CBD for years, so I am very out of touch. I'm catching up with a friend but only have just over an hour (probably 1 1/4) so don't have time to wander around for miles. Any suggestions within easy reach of Flinders Street/Swanston Street corner - any price point as long as its good value so I don't want a medicore cafe with 30 dollar mains. Mon Aug 31 16:48:18 -0700 2009 236726 mr_gimlet 1 4994599 I like Yu-u down at Flinders Lane, very tasty, authentic Japanese food, last time I went there it was an $18 set? The ambience of the place is also excellent. Another option is Oyster Little Bourke has a 2 set course meal for $30 with a free glass of wine, excellent value. Mon Aug 31 19:28:06 -0700 2009 4994218 194342 LilJerky 1 5004168 I went to Coda for lunch a few weeks ago and enjoyed the food. http://www.codarestaurant.com.au/ We had tried to get into Cumulus ( also in Flinders Lane) but there were no tables available for about 30 minutes (no reservations) so we continued to Coda where we sat at the bar. The food is meant to be shared. Fri Sep 04 00:53:05 -0700 2009 4994218 22613 jilly 2 5004174 Coda seems to be getting a good rap - was it good, or better than that? Fri Sep 04 01:04:40 -0700 2009 5004168 236726 mr_gimlet 3 5010444 It was very good. We had the Coda roll which has bone marrow, ginger and shitake mushrooms and was the standout. we also had the roasted yellow duck curry which was tasty but have had better. For desert the tasting plate was interesting - lemon tart, chocolate custard pot and hazelnut brittle with pumpkin foam ( which I didn't like much). I would give it 7/10 but would go back and try it again. Mon Sep 07 04:23:32 -0700 2009 5004174 22613 jilly